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Electro:
wmccall,
I used to get over 250 spam messages a day. After installing 2 unique proprietary filters, I now get about one that comes through per month.
I believe you are right that Wells Fargo aggressively uses spam and purchases names and sends out unsolicited checks, with fine print expenses that are unclear to the average debtor. I just shred this junk mail, without opening it.
Electro
Chris_H:
Sometimes I get a chuckle on what people write especially this from Mendocino101, "I think they order from Santa’s shop in the north poll bank and lending division....."
Chris H
Electro:
Lori,
Thank you for the remarks. :) :)
With regard to the FreshStart Ag+ Continuous Silver ioon Purifier, it appears to be similar to the Nature2 product, but without the copper ions. Consequently, if you can switch to use the Nature2, that includes both silver and copper, you will likely get better disinfection.
Quoting from Northman in the twok99 thread of August 15, 2003, "It was previously promoted that copper was a more effective algaecide and silver the more effective bactericide. More recent studies have shown each to be highly effective in the control and killing of both bacteria and algae. Together they give superior results. Copper has the ability to pierce the protective outer membrane of a cell and disrupt enzyme balance. Silver is effective because of its capabilities of interfering with DNA production an accelerating the death phase. This method (the copper-silver system) has the advantage over chlorine of remaining very stable ..." So, copper opens up the cell membranes of bacteria and algae, while silver goes in for the kill by disrupting their DNA. Go back to this twok99 post to see more from Northman on this subject.
With regard to calcium hardness, the same post from Northman directly addressed this also. Quoting Northman again, "I have found no benefit to using calcium hardness in modern spas. If you adjust your alkalinity to 100-130 ppm and keep your pH as close to 7.5 as possible, the spa water is not corrosive without calcium, and will do no damage to your equipment."
In modern spas, there is a significant disadvantage in adding calcium to make the water harder. If the pH goes high (above 8.0), the calcium in the water will plate out on all parts such as filters, heaters, plumbing and the jets. And, it unnecessarily increases the Total Dissolved Solids. So, more calcium can be much worse.
The only reason to add calcium is to minimize damage due to low pH (i.e., an acidic condition with pH below 7.0), for concrete, grout and plastered surfaces. Since our modern hot tubs usually are not made of concrete, plaster, or grout, there is no reason to add calcium at all. If you have your spa on a concrete pad or there is some plaster or grouted surface nearby, you might want to consider adding calcium, but it will not prevent acids (such as spa water below 7.0 pH) from leaching the calcium out. It just moderates the effect. For most hot tubs, it is best to minimize calcium, perhaps soften the water, or leave hardness alone. If you have a concrete pool, you definitely should increase calcium hardness to protect it.
Hope this is of interest.
Electro
Electro:
Mendocino101,
Thanks for your insight. There is no free lunch. One should not expect to get a great price and good financing, which is usually traded off by the dealers or manufacturers. The auto industry have the world's best experts looking at this every single day. But sometimes, things are not as they seem. You're going to be very interested in this.
According to my dealer, it turns out that Wells Fargo actually provides him with "kickbacks" as an incentive to promote these no-interest 2 year deals. The reason is that, on average, they come out way ahead when most folks do not pay off the loan within 2 years - then 36 percent accumulated interest (or whatever the amount of interest is on the unpaid principal and interest) suddenly is added to the total of the loan. AND, they send out those checks that you just sign and voila, you have just taken another high interest loan on your birthday or for Christmas or summer vacation, etc.
The bottom line is that, on average, they actually come out way ahead (perhaps by 15 to 25 percent - would you like to see some actuarial studies) by doing these deals.
As a consequence of this, I asked for 2 percent off the final negotiated price. The dealer thought about it, but said no as his "kickback" comes later after the profits start rolling in 2 years later. It is likely that most dealers will not want to discuss this in detail, but my dealer was very honest and candid about his "kickback".
Electro
Lori:
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Does the Taylor kit have test for TDS?
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Nope! I bought some of the strips that you have, but have found them to be useful for getting a general idea. (too big of a jump between amounts) I take it into my local dealer about once a month and they keep me in line on TDS. I haven't gone over 3 months between water changes anyway!
That is the only thing, I have found, that the Taylor doesn't test for (except for minerals)!
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